Direct Support Professional - Youth Residential Treatment Center - NEW RATE INCREASE!

Responsibilities

• Maintain and utilize sound working knowledge of all standards (OCFS, CSE, HIPAA), including attending orientation, residential divisional day, therapeutic crisis intervention, CPR/First Aid and medication training, monthly house audits, fire drills, and OCFS annual fire safety audit.
• Employ procedures that maintain a safe environment of care.
• Work the awake position and provide direct care to individuals.
• Implement daily schedules, including routines, recreational opportunities, and life‑skills activities.
• Be medication‑certified to dispense medication as required.
• Transport individuals as assigned.
• Assist individuals with tasks designated by their service plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and recommendation processes.
• Apply fundamental knowledge of individuals' developmental stages.
• Learn and follow agency policies and procedures.
• Implement each individual’s treatment plan and Behavioral Support Plan (BSP).
• Provide coverage as assigned and remain on duty until properly relieved.
• Collaborate with supervisors to ensure compliance with all mandatory trainings.
• Maintain the residence in full compliance with agency and state regulatory standards.
• Liaise proactively with the maintenance department and ensure the residence is secure at all times (windows/doors/offices locked).
• Implement daily routine and program expectations.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams (clinical, health services, education).
• Facilitate and participate in all recreational opportunities on and off the grounds.
• Upon arrival, review logs and complete briefings.
• Complete all necessary communications, documentation, and logging.
• Notify and/or consult with the shift AOD as appropriate.
• Communicate with families and external agencies (county, policy) per policy and procedure.
• Review messaging systems (email, voicemail, interoffice mail) daily.
• Adhere to timelines, deadlines, and HIPAA standards.
• Attend scheduled meetings (house issue group, treatment teams, supervision, committees).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience with youth preferred.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Medication certification to dispense medication.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and ability to perform restraints.
• Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds and stand/run for moderate periods.
• Ability to work in a two‑story living unit and respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
• Annual physical examination and tuberculosis screening.

Pay

$20+ per hour, based on education and experience.

Schedule

Evenings and weekends; full‑time and part‑time positions available.